Take Advantage of all Networking Opportunities

You should never pass up an opportunity to toot your own business horn. I previously wrote about having customized shirts printed as a way to advertise your business. There are other cheaper ways to get the word out.

For instance, this past Saturday, I attended the State of the Black Union here in New Orleans. 5,000 plus individuals attended this free empowerment seminar to hear the likes of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton and the great Dr. Cornel West speak. Many also came for the opporutnity to hear Sen. Clinton speak. I came to hear the message but I also came to network. I passed out my business card to many interested (and a few disinterested!) attendees. If just one person calls me with a writing job then it was worth it.

I saw others there with the same idea in mind. Many people were passing out flyers about their business and one guy was selling (trying to that is) lamanated pictures of Barack (a picture that appeared on Time Magazine) for ten bucks.


Remember, if you don't toot your own business horn, who will? So get out there and network. You should never leave home without a few business cards in tow and take every opportunity to spread the word about yourself and your business.